NATURE AND

ELEMENTS
OF COMMUNICATION
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the learners will be able to:
1. define communication;
2. explain the nature and process of
communication;
3. differentiate the various models of
communication;
4. create their own model of
communication.
TOPICS
I. Communication
II. Elements of Communication
III. Nature of Communication
IV. Process of Communication
A. Models of Communication
COMMUNICATION
is a systematic process through which
individuals interact through sounds and
symbols to create and interpret meaning.
COMMUNICATION
Systematic Process

Sounds and Symbols

Interaction
Create and Interpret Meaning
 EXAMPLES OF
COMMUNICATION
ELEMENTS OF
COMMUNICATION

1. Source/Sender 5. Receiver
2. Encoding 6. Channel
3. Message 7. Feedback
4. Decoding 8. Noise
Picture Analysis

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NATURE OF COMMUNICATION

A. VERBAL B. NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION
A. Linear

B. Transactional

C. Interactive
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GROUP ACTIVITY (20mins)
Each group will be given a blank model of
communication to be filled with the words provided.
Draw your model on a manila paper.
The presenter-of-the-day will present their work after
the given time is finished.